How long does it take to ship a container from Seattle to Ningbo by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Seattle and Ningbo is 11 days 7h. Ships depart from Seattle (USSEA) and arrive at Ningbo (CNNGB) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Seattle and Ningbo?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Seattle (USSEA) and arrive into Ningbo (CNNGB) around 11 days 7h later. These services are operated by SM Line, SM Line, COSCO, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, OOCL, Evergreen, COSCO, Evergreen, COSCO, COSCO, MSC, Evergreen, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, MSC, Evergreen, MSC, COSCO, MSC, MSC, OOCL, MSC, COSCO, MSC, Evergreen, OOCL, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, SM Line and Evergreen.

How long does it take to send cargo from Seattle to Ningbo by air freight?

The quickest flight from Seattle to Ningbo takes around 21h 53m. Flights depart from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and arrive at Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB).

How often do planes fly between Seattle and Ningbo?

Scheduled flights between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Cathay Pacific and Hainan Airlines and the typical transit time is around 21h 53m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Seattle and Ningbo?

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Seattle and Ningbo. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

What is the distance between Seattle to Ningbo by ship?

The distance between Seattle and Ningbo by cargo ship is 5,126 Nautical Miles (9,494 Kilometres / 5,899 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Seattle (USSEA) and Ningbo (CNNGB).

What is the distance between Seattle to Ningbo by air?

The distance between Seattle and Ningbo by air is around 11,580 Kilometres (7,196 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Seattle to Ningbo by sea?

615kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Seattle to Ningbo. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Seattle to Ningbo?

514kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Seattle to Ningbo. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

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Seattle to Ningbo by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Seattle to Ningbo by plane will take about 21h 53m and departs from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and arrives into Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Cathay Pacific is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport

Departs from

SEA

Departs from

NGB

21h 53m: Every 1-2 days

11,580 km
7,196 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

514kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Hainan Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Seattle to Ningbo by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Seattle to Ningbo by ship will take about 11 days 7h and departs from Seattle (USSEA) and arrives into Ningbo (CNNGB). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. SM Line is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Seattle to Ningbo

Port of loading

USSEA

Port of loading

CNNGB

11 days 7h: 2-4 times a week

9,494 km
5,899 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

615kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SBX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
SBX	Direct	N/A	SM Line
CPV / PE2 / PNW5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
Orient	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CPV / PE2 / PNW5 → AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
MSC - Chinook \| ZIM - ZNP → WC4 / TP5	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MPNW → AK23	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MPNW → CKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CPV / PNW5 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CPV / PNW5 → WSA5 / TLP5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MPNW → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CPV / PNW5 → CSE / CSE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
DAH / OPNW / PNW1 → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
OPNW / PNW1 → CTW1 / NTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
PNW1 → MCT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CPV / PNW5 → WSA4 / TLP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
PE2 → CIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
MPNW → AK6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CPV / PE2 / PNW5 → AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
Chinook → PHOENIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PE2 → HKH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
OPNW / PNW1 → CPNW / PNW4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
OPNW / PNW1 → WSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
PNW1 → HDT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Chinook → Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
OPNW / PNW1 → WSA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
CPV / PE2 / PNW5 → AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
OPNW / PNW1 → CTI1 / CIS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
OL1 → Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PNW1 → AUG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Chinook → Carioca	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
CPV / PE2 / PNW5 → AAC2 / CPS / PCN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
Chinook → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Chinook / ZNP → Origami / MSC - Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
OPNW / PNW1 → CPV / PE2 / PNW5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
Chinook → Tiger → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CPV / PNW5 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Chinook → Tiger → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PNW1 → CTE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
OPNW / PNW1 → CPNW / PNW4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
Chinook / MSC - Chinook \| ZIM - ZNP → AME1/TPM / AZTEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
OPNW / PNW1 → WSA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
PE2 → CIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
MSC - Chinook \| ZIM - ZNP → WC5 / TP7	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SBX → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
PNW1 → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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Most frequent

Tacoma to Ningbo

Port of loading

USTIW

Port of loading

CNNGB

17 days 23h: 2-4 times a week

10,337 km
6,423 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PN3	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
WC4 / TP5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
PN3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
FP2 / Griffin	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE, MSC
PN1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
NWX / EPNW / TPN / PNW3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
PN3 → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
PN3 → MD3 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
PN3 → SA5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
PN3 → RCS → CA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE
PN3 → MD3 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
PN3 → SAC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
PN3 → SAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
PN3 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
PN3 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
PN3 → A1X / AUE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE
PN3 → NW3 / AX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
PN3 → PS6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
PN3 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
PN3 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
PN3 → KIS → KVX / CVT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
PN3 → FIL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
PN3 → FIL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
PN3 → KIS → KVX / CVT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
PN3 → FIM / IOM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
PN3 → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
PN3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
PN3 → CS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
PN3 → A1X / AUE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
PN3 → SA6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
PN3 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
PN3 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
PN3 → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
PN3 → NW2 / AX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE

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Air Freight

21h 53m, Every 1-2 days

514kg CO₂e

Container Ship

11 days 7h, 2-4 times a week

615kg CO₂e

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There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Seattle (USSEA) and arrive into Ningbo (CNNGB) around 11 days 7h later. These services are operated by SM Line, SM Line, COSCO, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, OOCL, Evergreen, COSCO, Evergreen, COSCO, COSCO, MSC, Evergreen, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, MSC, Evergreen, MSC, COSCO, MSC, MSC, OOCL, MSC, COSCO, MSC, Evergreen, OOCL, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, SM Line and Evergreen.

Seattle to Ningbo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Seattle to Ningbo by Air freight

Quickest air route

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport

Seattle to Ningbo by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Seattle to Ningbo

Most frequent

Tacoma to Ningbo

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